West Somerset District
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Annual revenue (actual)
£28.3k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
46%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£147
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
47 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£54
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect West Somerset District market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£32,797 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£129)
3 bedrooms (£72)
2 bedrooms (£52)
1 bedroom (£29)
Studio (£0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the West Somerset District market averaged 477 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average West Somerset District listing earns £22K/year. High-performing listings earn £52K, while low-performing listings earn £9K.
Average occupancy in West Somerset District is 35%, producing RevPAR of £45 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in West Somerset District, at £39K.
Rules vary across West Somerset District. Minehead: Lenient. No specific STR licensing required. Planning permission needed if primary residence changes to holiday let. Light enforcement, many operate without permissions. Watchet: Lenient. Same Somerset West and Taunton rules apply. No STR-specific licenses. Planning consent required for change of use. Minimal enforcement. Dunster: Lenient. Under Somerset Council jurisdiction. No STR registration system. Planning permission for use changes. Light enforcement, hosts commonly operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The West Somerset District Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are TV (92%), Internet (84%), Heating (82%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+96%), Washing Machine (+42%), Bbq (+16%).
Average daily rate in West Somerset District is £156, down 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in West Somerset District book an average of 45 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 42 days for 1-bedroom listings to 52 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 19% higher than weekday occupancy.
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